If you carry a USB flash drive with portable apps, operating systems, and useful data on it, you know they tend to look alike. This clever DIY project will make sure you never get your USB drive mixed ...

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...

USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...

If you're looking to level up your laptop experience without breaking the bank, or your carrying bag, here's a list of four ...

Most people know that they shouldn’t plug strange flash drives into their computers, but what about a USB cable? A cable doesn’t immediately register as an active electronic device to most people, but ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Over the past year or so, one of the biggest tech stories has been about one of the smallest things: ...

With this handy and inexpensive USB gadget, you can make your smartphone even more versatile and say goodbye to carting a laptop around with you.

USB Type-C is the newly introduced and powerful interconnect standard for USB. When paired with the new Power Delivery (PD) specification, Type-C offers enhancements to the existing USB 3.1 ...

The easiest way to connect computer peripherals is through a Universal Serial Bus (USB). The USB is a plug-and-play interface between the PC and the peripherals. The main advantage of USB is that the ...

Like all technology, USB has evolved over time. Despite being a “Universal” Serial Bus, in its 18-or-so years on the market it has spawned multiple versions with different connection speeds and many, ...